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Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager stands by the trophy after Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Phoenix. The Rangers won 5-0 to win the series 4-1. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager took a mighty swing and barely connected, sending a squibber through…

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Semien’s 5 RBIs lead Rangers over Diamondbacks 11-7 for 3-1 World Series lead

PHOENIX (A P) — Adolis García gathered Texas Rangers hitters in a clubhouse side room Tuesday afternoon and told them his World Series was over. Max Scherzer was finished, too, injuries costing the American League champions their top slugger and potential Game 7 starting pitcher. “Pull together guys. Let’s finish it!” Travis Jankowski recalled García…

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49ers land Young, Bears get Sweat as Commanders unload top pass rushers

FILE – Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) runs during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Landover. The Chicago Bears acquired pass rusher Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders for a 2024 second-round draft pick, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The…

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2023-’24 Volleyball All-Apollo Conference

(TAYLORVILLE) — The official volleyball season results were released yesterday afternoon on Oct. 31. Taylorville finished second in the Apollo Conference with eight wins and just two losses (8-2). APOLLO STANDINGS Mahomet-Seymour (9-1), Taylorville (8-2), Effingham (7- 3), Mt. Zion (4-6), Charleston (1-9), Mattoon (1-9). FIRST TEAM ALL-APOLLO SPORTS 49ers land Young, Bears get Sweat…

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Goodman; Taylorville Boys ZOOM passed Sectionals, onto State

JACKSONVILLE — The 2023 IHSA Cross Country State qualifying Taylorville Tornadoes pose with Coach after their incredible performance on Saturday, Oct. 28. From left to right: Jesse Sloan, Jack Chesser, Owen Morgan, Head Coach Steve Walters, Liam Bettis, Brenton Good, Tyler Corpin, Logan Halligan and Ella Goodman. Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Editor JACKSONVILLE — Taylorville…

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Nashville dominates Pana in First Round Playoff game, 43-7

(NASHVILLE) — Pana’s Cayden Durbin, number 22, heads for the end zone with Pana’s lone touchdown in their 49-7 loss at Nashville in the Class 2A IHSA Football Play-offs on Saturday, Oct. 28. Durbin, a 5-4, 155-pound freshman, ran for 48 yards on the day and recorded his first play-off touchdown of his career. (Denise…

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THS Coach Odam talks Foraker, Season and Football Playoffs

NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN FILE — Taylorville linebacker, Cash Foraker, received the “Huzzah Chain” after forcing a fumble during their week one victory. The junior set the THS all time single-season tackle record in a season with 139. Topping 2016 graduate, Travis Winans (134), which was previously set in 2015. Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Editor…

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Taylorville obtain IHSA Regional title over Rochester

SPRINGFIELD — The 2023 IHSA Regional Volleyball Champions, Taylorville Tornadoes. Front row from left to right: Ella Appel, Kendall Rexroad, Alayna Vincent, Lyla Repscher, Claire Hadley, Jessi Wright, Sami Breckenridge, and Brogan Anderson. Back row: Head Coach Kim Peabody, Olivia Woodward, Liv Havera, Kyleigh Heimsness, Rean Ward, Mazie Fleming, Robyn Ward, Nellea Polley, Lia Champley,…

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Texas vs. Arizona: World Series longshot

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Tell the truth: How many people picked Arizona and Texas to meet in the World Series? A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fall. But in an era when 12 teams make the playoffs, sustained excellence over the six-month regular season has become a…

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